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S82 MRB

1998 Honda Cbr

Black Petrol 598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

32,993 mi
Last recorded32,993 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Honda Cbr26,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 MRB
MakeHonda
ModelCbr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 32,993 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 32,993 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake cylinder insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 32,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2025 32,136 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose stretched on full suspension extension

Rear Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 32,094 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose cush drive worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 31,350 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort o/s disc (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 30,444 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 29,695 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 29,139 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 29,139 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 28,322 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock to linkage bearing / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 28,322 miles

Offside Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working front and rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock to linkage bearing / bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned rear wheel out on adjusters (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 22,333 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 13,229 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 9,573 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 9,470 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 9,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 8,921 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 8,556 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 8,288 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 7,892 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 7,624 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 6,511 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 5,428 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 5,422 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 2,307 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 2,307 miles

Rear Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Honda Cbr?

Based on 98,965 MOT tests across 15,112 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
978
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
15,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 504
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 293
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 287
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S82 MRB is a 1998 Honda Cbr in Black with a 598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1998 Honda Cbr models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 26,026 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Cbr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 504 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S82 MRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Cbr typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Honda Cbr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S82 MRB registered?

S82 MRB is a 1998 Honda Cbr, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S82 MRB safe to buy?

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